How long do planning decisions take near Town Littleworth?

The average planning decision time near Town Littleworth is 112 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Town Littleworth?

The planning approval rate near Town Littleworth is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Littleworth?

The most common type of planning application near Town Littleworth is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Littleworth?

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Town Littleworth, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Littleworth, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Town Littleworth are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Town Littleworth

Barcombe is a village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprising four distinct settlements. The historic old Barcombe features the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the main hub with key amenities and services. Additionally, the parish includes the hamlet of Spithurst and Town Littleworth, which is situated in the northwest, offering potential for planning applications and local development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £500,182 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Lewes
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Lewes 001E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Littleworth.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town Littleworth.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Town Littleworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Town Littleworth.

- Tutts Farm Ridgelands Lane Newick East Sussex BN8 4RS
Conversion of granary building to single dwelling, repairs to barn to provide ancillary space along with associated works comprising insulation, doors, windows and other works, with associated landsca
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Tutts Farm Ridgelands Lane Newick East Sussex BN8 4RS
Conversion of granary building to single dwelling, repairs to barn to provide ancillary space along with associated works comprising insulation, doors, windows and other works, with associated landsca
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Town Littleworth in East Sussex

Property prices in Town Littleworth show an average sale price of £500,182, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Town Littleworth a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Town Littleworth includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Town Littleworth

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Town Littleworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Town Littleworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 112 days, decisions near Town Littleworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Town Littleworth were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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